Tag Archives: Dignity

A Hero’s Legacy

Posted on December 5, 2018 by

Indelible character is a rarity.  George H. Bush was just such a man of noble character.  I didn’t always agree with him.  Do know that he lost my vote once.  But, never my belief that he is and was the … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Give Each Other The Space To Grow and Be Ourselves

Posted on September 23, 2018 by

“We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, … Continue reading →

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Queen of Soul

Posted on September 2, 2018 by

I would like to propose that we declare the day on which Aretha Franklin passed, International Respect For Woman Day.  Anyone else agree? Queen of Soul by Michael Romani The time has come to be called home The lady has … Continue reading →

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Her Legacy

Posted on August 27, 2018 by

Last Sunday was a day of recognition and honor for women on an international level.  When you think about it and all that women have done for us in all of their roles, shouldn’t every day be one? Her Legacy … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Happiness and Dignity of Mankind Consists In Virtue

Posted on August 12, 2018 by

“[T]he happiness of man, as well as his dignity, consists in virtue.” – John Adams (1776)    

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Notable

Posted on April 27, 2018 by

There’s a rumor that it’s notable And perhaps even noticeable That fame comes to those who strive And not often to those who are merely alive There remains just one thing you see How to be famous and yet keep … Continue reading →

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Coda: A Eulogy For A King

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated on April 4, 1968.  In his honor and to memorialize in some small way his life and legacy: Coda: A Eulogy For A King by Michael Romani Born into a world of brutality In … Continue reading →

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Polished History

Posted on February 11, 2018 by

Polished History by Michael Romani Good versus evil; we seek to clarify As we look back and wonder why Wishing for terms spoken definitively As we reassign perceptions of history The best of history provokes cognitive dissonance Particularly when seeking … Continue reading →

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The Prospector

Posted on September 4, 2017 by

The Prospector by Michael Romani Standing on the edge Of the desert Gone to the point of knowing Nothing but hurt Building life on a prayer Knowing that it is somewhere Refusing to stop dreaming Refusing to stop believing Pushing … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Dignify

Posted on August 26, 2017 by

Dancing Though Life With Dignity Are honorable friends I keep near to me Challenges faced with class and grace In a chateau of compassion as their quiet embrace Blessings of encouragement easily given In their example of eloquent living – … Continue reading →

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